WINNIPEG GOLDEYES DAILY CLIPPINGS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th, 2019

- Goldeyes Feast on Cold Dogs Pitching—Winnipeg Free Press (Devon Shewchuk), 6/19/19 - Dogs Get Cooked—Winnipeg Sun, 6/19/19 - Goldeyes Top Dogs in Series-Opener—Winnipeg Goldeyes (Steve Schuster), 6/18/19 - Dogs Can’t Withstand Goldeyes’ Rally, Fall in Winnipeg—Chicago Dogs (Sam Brief), 6/18/19 - Goldeyes’ Field is ‘Sodfather’ Fergie’s Canvas, Mower His Paintbrush—Winnipeg Free Press (Devon Shewchuk), 6/19/19 - Harris Heating Up for Goldeyes—Winnipeg Sun, 6/19/19 - Chicago Dogs Improving in Second AA Season—Winnipeg Sun, 6/18/19 - Seddon Set to Make Goldeyes Debut—Winnipeg Sun, 6/17/19 - June 15th Games Rescheduled, Double Header at Shaw Park This Saturday—Winnipeg Goldeyes (Steve Schuster), 6/17/19 - Goldeyes Double Header Against Milkmen Postponed—Winnipeg Goldeyes (Bill Burfoot), 6/15/19 - Goldeyes Add Double-A All-Star, Two-Time Champion Seddon—Winnipeg Goldeyes (Steve Schuster), 6/15/19

GOLDEYES FEAST ON COLD DOGS PITCHING DEVON SHEWCHUK – WINNIPEG FREE PRESS – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th The Winnipeg Goldeyes roasted the Chicago Dogs at Shaw Park on Tuesday evening, winning 10-3.

"Today, we were fantastic," Goldeyes manager Rick Forney said. "We took walks, got hits when we needed and put runs on the board. Now, we’ve just got to find a way to stay consistent with that."

It was a tie game going into the sixth, but a four-run bottom half put the Goldeyes ahead for good. James Harris drew a nine-pitch walk to create a bases-loaded situation for the Fish. Catcher Kevin Garcia and outfielder Josh Romanski drew bases-loaded walks to force in runs, while Wes Darvill and Willy Garcia also tacked on runs to the rally.

Dogs manager Butch Hobson got tossed from the game in the top of the sixth for arguing with an ump, which isn’t uncommon for the former major- leaguer. Although his exit in Tuesday’s game was tame in comparison, Goldeyes fans may remember Hobson for his antics at Shaw Park last year. After being ejected from a game, Hobson walked over to third base, picked it up, marched it across the field, signed it and handed it to a young fan in the stands.

After Hobson’s not-so-dramatic exit Tuesday night, Chicago struggled in the pitching category. The Dogs swapped twice in the sixth to try to get something going.

The Goldeyes, on the other hand, had a solid night on the mound. Fans got their first look at the newly signed right-handed Joel Seddon on Tuesday. It wasn’t a bad start for the newbie, going five innings and shutting out the Dogs for two of them. He walked two and struck out two, allowing three runs on four hits.

"I was happy with how I pitched tonight. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been on the mound, so it felt good to be back out there in front of a good crowd. It was a lot of fun," Seddon said. "I’ve been in Midland, Texas, for the past 31/2 years and I enjoyed my time there. But I think a fresh start is good. I’m excited to be here."

Kevin McGovern also had a solid night on the mound for the Fish, making his first relief appearance this season. McGovern went 2 2/3 innings, allowed only one hit and struck out four.

The Goldeyes continue their three-game series against the Dogs tonight at Shaw Park. The first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

DOGS GET COOKED WINNIPEG SUN – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th The Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Chicago Dogs 10-3 at Shaw Park on Tuesday night.

Winnipeg scored four times in the sixth to break a 3-3 tie. Kevin Garcia drew a bases-loaded walk to force home the go-ahead run. After Darvill scored on a wild pitch, Alex Perez walked to re-load the bases. Josh Romanski followed with another walk, and the Goldeyes made it 7-3 on a Willy Garcia sacrifice fly.

Sacrifice flies from Romanski and Reggie Abercrombie bookended a Ficociello RBI single in the eighth as the Goldeyes tacked on three more runs. McGovern pitched 2 2/3 innings of relief to earn the win.

Seddon took a no-decision in his Goldeyes debut, allowing three earned runs in five innings.

Seven of the Goldeyes’ 10 runs came home without a base hit.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES 10, CHICAGO DOGS 3 WINNING PITCHER: WPG: Kevin McGovern (3-3) LOSING PITCHER: CHI: Jake Dahlberg (2-1) HOME RUN: CHI: Keon Barnum (9)

THE SKINNY: The Goldeyes sent nine batters to the plate during a four-run bottom of the sixth inning before pulling away late for a 10-3 win over the Chicago Dogs.

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Making his first relief appearance of the season, Kevin McGovern struck out four over 2 2/3 scoreless innings to keep momentum on Winnipeg’s side.

PLAY OF THE GAME: While it ended in a , Kyle Martin’s nine-pitch at bat during the sixth-inning rally gave the hitters behind him an extended look at hard-throwing left-hander Casey Crosby. Crosby walked the three batters that followed Martin.

NEXT UP: The three-game series continues Wednesday at Shaw Park at 7:05 p.m. Parker French takes on former Major League left-hander DJ Snelten. The game can be heard on 93.7 FM.

GOLDEYES TOP DOGS IN SERIES-OPENER STEVE SCHUSTER – WINNIPEG GOLDEYES – TUESDAY, JUNE 18th WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (17-11) beat the Chicago Dogs 10-3 at Shaw Park on Tuesday night.

Tied at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Goldeyes sent nine batters to the plate and scored four runs to take the lead for good. Reggie Abercrombie opened the inning with a groundball single to centre field. After Wes Darvill beat out a sacrifice bunt, James Harris drew a nine-pitch walk to load the bases with no outs. Former Major League left-hander Casey Crosby relieved Dogs’ starter Jacob Dahlberg. Kyle Martin battled Crosby for nine pitches before ultimately striking out. The Goldeyes then took a 4-3 lead when Kevin Garcia walked to force home Abercrombie. Darvill scored on a wild pitch, and after Alex Perez walked to re-load the bases, Josh Romanski drew a full-count walk that brought home Harris. Crosby was relieved by right-hander Ben Allison, and the Goldeyes stretched the lead to 7-3 on a Willy Garcia sacrifice fly to centre. The Goldeyes forced the Dogs to throw 47 pitches during the sixth-inning rally.

“We’ve been at the bottom in runs in the league,” said Goldeyes’ manager Rick Forney. “It’s hard to win games, you have to score runs. We haven’t been doing a whole lot on offence, but today we were fantastic. We just need to find a way to be consistent. It takes the load off our pitching staff as well, not feeling like they have to win the game every day.”

In the bottom of the eighth, Kevin Garcia doubled to left leading off and took third on a wild pitch. After Perez walked, Romanski lined a sacrifice fly to right that scored Garcia with the Goldeyes’ eighth run. Willy Garcia singled through the left side to put runners on first and second, setting up a Dominic Ficociello RBI single down the right field line. After Josh Goossen-Brown relieved Allison, Abercrombie hit a sacrifice fly to centre.

Christian Torres worked a perfect top of the ninth to close out the win.

Kevin McGovern (3-3) picked up the win in his first relief appearance of the year. McGovern struck out the side in the top of the sixth while the game was still tied at 3-3, and totaled two and two-thirds scoreless innings.

“We had to rework our rotation a bit,” said Forney. “I wanted to make sure we got Joel (Seddon) in, and didn’t want to move guys too much. We didn’t want Kevin to sit for too long. He had some stuff to work on, and I think he accomplished that today.”

Dahlberg (2-1) took the loss for the Dogs (16-11), allowing six runs, five earned, on seven hits in five-plus innings. Dahlberg walked three and struck out one.

Joel Seddon made his Goldeyes’ debut and allowed three earned runs on four hits over five innings in a no-decision. Seddon walked two and struck out two.

“He did well,” said Forney on Seddon. “It’s been a while since he pitched. He has a little rust to knock off, but he did exactly what we needed him to do.”

Marcus Crescentini struck out the lone batter to face him in relief of McGovern in the top of the eighth.

Winnipeg took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Perez led off with a single to left-centre, and took third when Romanski reached on a throwing error by third baseman Trey Vavra. Willy Garcia drove in Perez with a groundball to shortstop.

Keon Barnum hit a two-out, solo home run in the top of the second that tied the game, and the Dogs took a 3-1 lead in the top of the third on a two-out, two-run bloop single to left from Kelly Dugan.

In the bottom of the third, and with two outs and no one on base, Willy Garcia kept the inning alive with a walk and scored from first on a double to centre from Ficociello. Abercrombie then tied the game with a double to right.

The Goldeyes’ offence combined for eight walks. Perez saw 34 pitches along during his five trips to the plate, and the Goldeyes worked the Dogs’ staff for 182 pitches over eight innings. Seven of the Goldeyes’ 10 runs were scored without a base hit.

Game two of the three-game series is Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. Parker French (2-0, 3.55) takes on former Major League left-hander DJ Snelten (3-0, 3.38). Advance tickets are on sale now by visiting www.goldeyes.com/tickets or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.

For information on 2019 season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group tickets, call the Goldeyes’ office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes’ official website at www.goldeyes.com

DOGS CAN’T WITHSTAND GOLDEYES’ RALLY, FALL IN WINNIPEG SAM BRIEF – CHICAGO DOGS – TUESDAY, JUNE 18th WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA -- Keon Barnum launched his league-leading ninth home run, but the Chicago Dogs could not overcome nine unanswered runs by the home team as they fell to the Winnipeg Goldeyes, 10-3, on Tuesday night at Shaw Park.

Dogs starter Jake Dahlberg (L, 2-1) was effective for the first five innings before running into trouble in the sixth. The UIC grad finished with six runs (five earned) allowed on seven hits with one strikeout over five-plus innings of work.

The Goldeyes got on the board in the bottom of the first via an RBI groundout by Willy Garcia. The Winnipeg lead would not last long, as Barnum demolished the first pitch he saw over the right field fence to tie the game at one in the top of the second.

The Dogs took the lead in the top of the third off the bat of Kelly Dugan. After Rey Gonzalez and Trey Vavra reached, Dugan drilled a single to bring them both home and give Chicago the 3-1 lead.

Winnipeg rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the frame. An RBI double by Dominic Ficociello cut the Dogs’ lead to one before a run-scoring double on the next at-bat by Reggie Abercrombie knotted the game at three.

The Goldeyes broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Casey Crosby surrendered a walk and a passed ball to make it 5-3 Winnipeg. Two batters later, Josh Romanski drew another bases-loaded walk to push the Goldeyes’ lead to three.

Ben Allison entered the frame and allowed a sacrifice fly to give Winnipeg the 7-3 lead.

The Goldeyes tacked on three more runs in the eighth inning to complete its offensive onslaught.

D.J. Snelten (3-0) will start game two for Chicago on Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 7:00 PM.

GOLDEYES’ FIELD IS ‘SODFATHER’ FERGIE’S CANVAS, MOWER HIS PAINTBRUSH DEVON SHEWCHUK – WINNIPEG FREE PRESS – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th The beautifully manicured field at Shaw Park has always hit a home run with the fans.

Baseball Digest has, consistently, ranked it as one of independent ball's top-five nicest ballparks. But with two acres of field to take care of, maintaining the diamond is a big job. Fortunately, Donald (Fergie) Ferguson is the "Sodfather" behind it all.

"I was always a golf course guy, so I knew my grass," Ferguson says.

The 67-year-old has been the head groundskeeper for the Goldeyes since Shaw Park (formerly CanWest Global Park) opened in 1999. Ferguson has seen a lot of crazy things over the years, but said it's hard to top the ballpark's opening night.

"Our very first ball game, we're laying sod as the team is coming on the field to play the game," he says.

"We had to lay these little pieces of sod down and they made a ‘no bunting’ rule — it was really quite interesting for that one. The sod was legitimately thrown down minutes before the game."

Since then Ferguson has developed a routine, one that he's stuck to for the past 21 years. His morning begins with a weather check, then he makes his way to the field, grabs his list of repairs to complete and then waits for the dew to dry off the grass. After that comes his favourite part of the day.

"I enjoy cutting grass, it’s my quiet time, as I call it. Nobody can drive me crazy when I’m out here cutting grass. Most of the time I won’t even get off the lawnmower if my phone rings, I just have to finish the grass and get it done," he says.

Ferguson cuts the grass once every two days when the team is the road, but daily during home games to keep the field in top playing shape. After each game-day cut, he creates a design using the rollers on his lawnmower.

"Everybody likes to see some kind of design. I like stripes, circles, checkers, diamonds. Sometimes I cut different angles across the field. Once in a while I watch TV and see something new and I want to try it on ours. You just got to try and fit it in here," he says.

"Takes a little bit of planning in your mind to get this thing drawn out in your head, but other than that it works out pretty good."

Depending on the design, Ferguson spends between an hour-and-a-half to more than three on the mower before each home game. Shaw Park visitors can expect to see a new design from him every three days, unless he feels the need to change the team's luck.

"Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t — depends what happens. I’m very superstitious. So if we’re winning I keep it going, if we don’t I gotta change it," he says.

Goldeyes' longtime bullpen catcher Danny Perron says it's Ferguson's heart and dedication that makes him such an important member of the squad.

"He’s the heart, the bloodline of this organization. He makes everything go smooth. Everything you don’t see that runs perfectly well, that’s because Fergie is a part of it."

Although Ferguson has Shaw Park's field maintenance down to a science by now, there are things that are out of his control.

"This season has been terrible for rain," he says. "Last year wasn’t bad at all, this year we’re making up for it. It makes it a little more interesting, but also a little more difficult."

The Fish have been rained out three times thus far this year, twice on home turf. Whenever there's a threat of rain, Goldeyes staff have to team up, drop everything and roll out a massive tarp to protect the diamond. Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier is always part of the "tarp party," as he calls it, but says it's the only field-related thing he's had to think of since Ferguson joined the organization in '99.

"I know the grass is going to be in good shape and I know he's going to be here doing his thing, it just makes my life easier because it's one less thing for me to worry about," says Collier. "Especially when there's rain or a threat of rain, we work very well together."

One of Ferguson's fondest memories is preparing intricate field designs in all three all-star games Shaw Park has hosted. It took hours on the mower, but he says it's just all in a day's work.

"I have to make the game happen, that’s all I know. That’s my main concern, I gotta get the game going. I don’t want no excuse that I had anything to do with slowing down the game, the game has to go," he says.

With the season only a quarter of the way through, fans still have plenty of time catch a game and see Ferguson's latest design.

And if you see him at the ballpark, just call him Fergie.

HARRIS HEATING UP FOR GOLDEYES WINNIPEG SUN – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th Goldeyes veteran outfielder James Harris is heating up.

Entering play Tuesday, the 2018 Frontier League Most Valuable Player was 16-for-48 (.333) over his past 13 games with nine RBI during that stretch. Harris’ 17 RBI for the season paced the Goldeyes going into Tuesday’s series-opener against the Chicago Dogs. Unsurprisingly, the former first-round draft pick leads the club with a .333 average with runners in scoring position.

“He’s come up with some big hits with two outs for us,” Goldeyes manager Rick Forney said. “It’s good. Hopefully he can get hot and do some things for us. Obviously, we’re counting on him. As a collective group, we need everybody to chip in. I’m glad he’s turned a corner.”

Like most of the Goldeyes’ hitters this season, Harris has given himself an honest chance nearly every time he has stepped to the plate. The Californian has swung and missed at just 6.4 percent of the 454 pitches that have come his way. That’s nearly half the 2018 Major League average swinging strike rate of 11.6 percent.

Harris has also seen an average of 4.17 pitches per plate appearance, which is best on the club among active players.

RELIEF OPTIONS With Saturday’s doubleheader in Kokomo, Ind., rained out, plus scheduled off days Sunday and Monday, the Goldeyes effectively had three consecutive days of rest leading into their current series with Chicago.

Starting pitchers Parker French and Mitchell Lambson follow Joel Seddon, who made his Goldeyes debut on Tuesday. The extended time off has made starting pitchers Kevin McGovern and Harrison Cooney available in relief this week.

Cooney has already made two relief appearances this season, both of which followed shortened starts. McGovern has come out of the bullpen once during his four years with the club.

MARIN RETURNS Goldeyes shortstop Adrian Marin returned to the lineup on Tuesday. Marin had been sidelined with a hand injury, and last played on June 4 versus Sioux City.

Wes Darvill did an admirable job filling in at shortstop in Marin’s absence, and has committed just two errors in 10 games at the position this year.

Regular first baseman Dominic Ficociello has made only one error in 10 games covering for Darvill at third base.

“Yeah, they’re not out of place over there,” Forney said on Darvill and Ficociello. “They’re going to give you everything they’ve got. They have good feet and good hands, and when you have that, you can play anywhere on the field.”

CHICAGO DOGS IMPROVING IN SECOND AA SEASON WINNIPEG SUN – TUESDAY, JUNE 18th The Winnipeg Goldeyes welcome the Chicago Dogs for a three-game series at Shaw Park this week.

Over the first month of the season, Winnipeg and Chicago—along with the St. Paul Saints—have wrestled up and down the top three positions in the American Association North Division.

After beginning their expansion season 11-27, which included a 13-game losing streak, Chicago finished the 2018 campaign 34-27, and have carried that momentum into 2019.

Chicago’s 30 team home runs are tied for the American Association lead, while the club’s 3.48 ERA ranks second.

The Dogs’ loaded roster has not only performed well, but has a collective track record rivaled by few American Association teams in recent memory.

The pitching staff features three former major leaguers, including longtime Chicago Cubs fan favourite Carlos Zambrano. ‘Big Z,’ as he was affectionately referred to by teammates and fans, amassed 132 wins and a 3.66 ERA during his 12 years in the majors. Zambrano helped the Cubs reach the postseason three times, and also earned a top-five Cy Young Award finish on three occasions.

Zambrano last pitched in the majors in 2012 before spending the 2013 season in the Philadelphia Phillies’ minor league system. After four years away from the game, the 38-year-old made a brief appearance last season in the Mexican League, and signed with the Dogs this past winter.

Zambrano has pitched in relief thus far, and has also taken 16 at-bats. The switch-hitting Zambrano slugged 24 major-league home runs, which ranks tied for seventh all-time among MLB pitchers.

Zambrano is joined by former major league left-handers DJ Snelten and Casey Crosby.

Snelten made four appearances in “The Show” for the San Francisco Giants just last season, and is scheduled to pitch the second game of this week’s series on Wednesday.

Crosby made three starts for the in 2012, and previously pitched in the American Association for the Lincoln Saltdogs.

Offensively, the Dogs have been led by a pair of former first-round draft picks. First baseman Keon Barnum was chosen 48th overall by the Chicago White Sox in 2012, and is tied for the American Association lead with eight home runs. Outfielder Victor Roache was the 28th overall pick in that same draft, and enters this series tied for ninth in the league with a .333 batting average.

Rookie outfielder Tony Rosselli hit eight home runs in 60 games for the Dogs last year, and has nearly matched that with seven longballs in just 22 contests.

Former second-rounder Kelly Dugan owns a .799 OPS (on-base plus slugging), and is expected to be a key contributor as a left-handed bat. Dugan’s father, Dennis, is a longtime Hollywood director who has administered numerous films starring comedian Adam Sandler, including the 1996 cult classic Happy Gilmore.

DOUBLE DIP NOW DOUBLE DIPS The Goldeyes and Milwaukee Milkmen have announced the rescheduling of Saturday’s doubleheader in Kokomo, Ind., that was postponed due to rain. One of the games will be made up this Saturday as part of a doubleheader at Shaw Park beginning at 5:05 p.m. The other game will be made up on Aug. 9 as part of a twinbill at Routine Field in Wisconsin. UP NEXT The Goldeyes and Dogs open their three-game series at Shaw Park tonight at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Joel Seddon will make his Goldeyes debut. The game can be heard on 93.7 FM.

SEDDON SET TO MAKE GOLDEYES DEBUT WINNIPEG SUN – MONDAY, JUNE 17th The Winnipeg Goldeyes bolstered their pitching staff over the weekend with the addition of right-hander Joel Seddon.

Seddon was scheduled to pitch the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader before both games were postponed due to inclement weather. The Port Huron, Mich., native is expected to make his Goldeyes debut this week. Seddon pitched in the Oakland Athletics’ organization for six seasons, and was a double-A all-star in 2018 for the Texas League’s Midland RockHounds.

The 26-year-old helped Midland win back-to-back Texas League championships in 2016 and 2017, and was a combined 4-0 with a 2.84 ERA in 19.0 postseason innings. Seddon was a college teammate of Goldeyes first baseman Kyle Martin at the University of South Carolina.

“He can pitch,” Goldeyes manager Rick Forney said. “He’s a guy that knows what he wants to do out there. We were looking for someone with experience, and I felt he was the best guy available. I’m glad he chose to join us. There were a lot of teams after him. He has a couple people he’s familiar with on our club, and that certainly helped in getting him signed. I’m glad he’s here, and I’m anxious to see him pitch.”

RED LIGHT RYAN Rookie left-hander Ryan Johnson has pitched to a 3.68 ERA in his first four professional starts. The Winnipegger took a tough-luck loss against Milwaukee on Friday, allowing just two earned runs in five and one-third innings.

Johnson already has proven to be one of the toughest pitchers in the American Association to run against. Opposing base stealers have been thrown out five times in six attempts with Johnson on the hill.

“The first time someone gets on (base), he establishes that he’s going to be tough to run against,” Forney said. “Being able to shut down that running game certainly goes a long way in helping him.”

UNSUNG HERO Goldeyes right-hander Tyler Garkow is emerging as a dependable long reliever. Garkow has pitched more than one inning in four of his six relief appearances. Upon taking over for Johnson in the sixth inning on Friday, Garkow helped keep the Goldeyes in the game by inducing an inning-ending double play ball before striking out a pair during a perfect bottom of the seventh.

“He’s thrown the ball well,” Forney said. “His arm speed has gotten better over the last week or so. His command was good (on Friday), he changed the hitters’ eye levels, and added and subtracted. Everything you’d want to see in a pitcher, he did it.”

OMAHA MEMORIES The 2019 College World Series is underway.

Multiple Goldeyes have represented their schools in Omaha, Neb. Seddon and Martin played in the 2012 College World Series where the South Carolina Gamecocks fell just shy of winning a third consecutive U.S. college national championship. Dominic Ficociello, an alumnus of the University of Arkansas, also played in the 2012 tournament.

Third-year Goldeye Mitchell Lambson reached the College World Series in both 2010 and 2011 while playing at perennial powerhouse Arizona State.

“It’s an awesome experience,” said Lambson. “There’s nothing like it. It’s surreal, because as a kid, we all see the College World Series on TV, and then all of a sudden you’re there. You really can’t compare it to anything. You feel like you’re in a dream. When it’s over, it’s over so fast, and you’re like: ‘Wow, what happened?’ It’s a lot of fun to be in that moment. I’ll definitely be watching.”

JUST PLAY HARD Milwaukee Milkmen pitching coach Bart Zeller, who not only played in the major leagues, but also played for the original Winnipeg Goldeyes, has enjoyed his first month with the expansion franchise.

The 77-year-old Zeller has an old-school philosophy on how the game should be played.

“As long as they play with passion and commitment,” Zeller said on his expectations for his players.

“When the fans come out and see the game, they should be getting their money’s worth. I preach that to our players all the time. If you really think about it, the toughest thing we have to do is run hard for 90 feet four times a night. And if that’s asking too much, you should go home and find another job, because I just can’t stand anyone jogging down to first base. You never know—someone drops a ball, someone kicks it, but the next thing you know, you’re still out because you weren’t hustling.”

UP NEXT The Goldeyes have Monday off and open a three-game series against the Chicago Dogs on Tuesday. First pitch from Shaw Park is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on 93.7 FM.

JUNE 15th GAMES RESCHEDULED, DOUBLE HEADER AT SHAW PARK THIS SATURDAY STEVE SCHUSTER – WINNIPEG GOLDEYES – MONDAY, JUNE 17th WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes, in conjunction with the Milwaukee Milkmen and the American Association, have announced the makeup dates for the double header that was postponed on Saturday, June 15th in Kokomo, Indiana.

One of the games will be made up at Shaw Park as part of a double header this Saturday (June 22nd). First pitch for game one is now at 5:05 p.m. Tickets purchased or already in possession for Saturday, June 22nd grant admission to both games.

The Goldeyes and Milkmen will also play a double header on Friday, August 9th at Routine Field in Franklin, Wisconsin. The start time for the August 9th double header has not yet been announced.

All games on June 22nd and August 9th are scheduled for seven innings.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes return to action on Tuesday, June 18th when they host the Chicago Dogs at Shaw Park. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now by visiting www.goldeyes.com/tickets or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.

For information on 2019 season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group tickets, call the Goldeyes’ office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes’ official website at www.goldeyes.com

GOLDEYES DOUBLE HEADER AGAINST MILKMEN POSTPONED BILL BURFOOT – WINNIPEG GOLDEYES – SATURDAY, JUNE 15th KOKOMO, IN – Saturday’s scheduled double-header between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Milwaukee Milkmen was postponed due to inclement weather in the area.

A decision on when the games will be rescheduled will be announced at a later date.

The Goldeyes get a couple days off before returning home this coming Tuesday, July 18th when they host the Chicago Dogs at Shaw Park. Advance tickets are on sale now by visiting www.goldeyes.com/tickets or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.

For information on 2019 season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group tickets, call the Goldeyes’ office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes’ official website at www.goldeyes.com

GOLDEYES ADD DOUBLE-A ALL-STAR, TWO-TIME CHAMPION SEDDON STEVE SCHUSTER – WINNIPEG GOLDEYES – SATURDAY, JUNE 15th WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed right-handed pitcher Joel Seddon on Saturday.

Seddon was a Double-A Texas League All-Star in 2018 while pitching for the Midland RockHounds (Oakland Athletics). The Port Huron, Michigan native was 9-7 in 17 starts and 11 relief appearances, while finishing eighth in the Texas League with a 4.81 ERA. Seddon helped Midland win back-to- back Texas League championships in 2016 and 2017, where he was a combined 4-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three starts and three relief appearances in the postseason. Seddon pitched at three levels of the Athletics’ organization earlier this season, including a stop at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Seddon is in his sixth season of , and is 32-32 lifetime with three saves and a 4.57 ERA in 153 games, 67 of them as a starting pitcher. The 26-year-old right-hander has walked just seven percent of his 2,230 career batters faced (2.9 walks per nine innings), and has held the opposition to a .227 average with two outs and runners in scoring position (198 at bats). Seddon was drafted by the Athletics in the 11th round in 2014 out of the University of South Carolina (Columbia, South Carolina) where he was a college teammate of Goldeyes’ first baseman Kyle Martin. The 6- foot-1, 190-pound Seddon has reached the Triple-A level twice and the Double-A level four times during his career.

The Goldeyes’ active roster now stands at 23 players.

The Goldeyes play a double header today against the Milwaukee Milkmen at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. First pitch for game one is at 12:05 p.m. Central Time. All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca Coverage begins at 11:00 a.m. with Around the Association.

The Goldeyes return home Tuesday, June 18th when they host the Chicago Dogs at Shaw Park. Advance tickets are on sale now by visiting www.goldeyes.com/tickets or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.

For information on 2019 season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group tickets, call the Goldeyes’ office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes’ official website at www.goldeyes.com